Sunset hikes near Arlington Heights, ma

A short walk out, the whole show, and back at your car before dark. Times are estimates at a relaxed pace; give yourself extra buffer, especially with kids or in a group.

1. Horn Pond Mountain–Nolan's Viewpoint, 4 beaches 3.1 mi away

   Leave by 7:31 PM

   1. Leave trailhead7:31 PM
   2. Sunset8:02 PM
   3. Head back8:17 PM
   4. At your car8:24 PM
   5. Dark8:34 PM

   Back at your car by 8:24 PM — 10 min before dark.

   0.3 mi to the viewpoint · 170 ft climb · 18 min of walking

2. Lyman Pond–Beaver Brook Reservation Cycle & Foot Path, 4 sights 3.3 mi away

   Leave by 6:38 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:38 PM
   2. Sunset8:02 PM
   3. Head back8:17 PM
   4. At your car9:19 PM
   5. Dark8:34 PM

   Back at your car by 9:19 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   2.5 mi to the viewpoint · 100 ft climb · 126 min of walking

3. Little Prospect–Boston Rock Viewpoint, 6 sights 3.3 mi away

   Leave by 6:40 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:40 PM
   2. Sunset8:02 PM
   3. Head back8:17 PM
   4. At your car9:18 PM
   5. Dark8:34 PM

   Back at your car by 9:18 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   2.5 mi to the viewpoint · 70 ft climb · 124 min of walking

4. Potter Pond & Western Greenway 2.8 mi away

   Be there by 7:42 PM

   1. Be there7:42 PM
   2. Sunset8:03 PM
   3. Dark8:34 PM

   Your car is right there — dark at 8:34 PM.

   The viewpoint is right at the trailhead

5. Western Greenway 3.3 mi away

   Be there by 7:42 PM

   1. Be there7:42 PM
   2. Sunset8:03 PM
   3. Dark8:34 PM

   Your car is right there — dark at 8:34 PM.

   The viewpoint is right at the trailhead

6. Meagherville Conservation Area–Bloody Bluff, 3 cliffs 1.6 mi away

   Leave by 5:15 PM

   1. Leave trailhead5:15 PM
   2. Sunset8:02 PM
   3. Head back8:17 PM
   4. At your car10:44 PM
   5. Dark8:34 PM

   Back at your car by 10:44 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   5.9 mi to the viewpoint · 190 ft climb · 295 min of walking

7. Peeper's Pond & White trail via Minuteman Bikeway 1.9 mi away

   Be there by 7:43 PM

   1. Be there7:43 PM
   2. Sunset8:03 PM
   3. Dark8:34 PM

   Your car is right there — dark at 8:34 PM.

   The viewpoint is right at the trailhead

8. Minuteman Bikeway 2.2 mi away

   Be there by 7:43 PM

   1. Be there7:43 PM
   2. Sunset8:03 PM
   3. Dark8:34 PM

   Your car is right there — dark at 8:34 PM.

   The viewpoint is right at the trailhead

9. Concord Ave. Conservation Area via Western Greenway 3.1 mi away

   Leave by 7:28 PM

   1. Leave trailhead7:28 PM
   2. Sunset8:03 PM
   3. Head back8:18 PM
   4. At your car8:35 PM
   5. Dark8:34 PM

   Back at your car by 8:35 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   0.6 mi to the viewpoint · 32 min of walking

10. Bow Street Pond via Western Greenway 3.2 mi away

    Leave by 7:16 PM

    1. Leave trailhead7:16 PM
    2. Sunset8:03 PM
    3. Head back8:18 PM
    4. At your car8:41 PM
    5. Dark8:34 PM

    Back at your car by 8:41 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

    0.9 mi to the viewpoint · 160 ft climb · 51 min of walking

11. Horn Pond & Horn Pond Conservation Area Beach 3.3 mi away

    Leave by 7:41 PM

    1. Leave trailhead7:41 PM
    2. Sunset8:02 PM
    3. Head back8:17 PM
    4. At your car8:19 PM
    5. Dark8:34 PM

    Back at your car by 8:19 PM — 15 min before dark.

    0.1 mi to the viewpoint · 3 min of walkingCar visible from the viewpoint

12. Whipple Hill–Geology Viewpoint Loop, 5 lakes 1.2 mi away

    Be there by 7:42 PM

    1. Be there7:42 PM
    2. Sunset8:02 PM
    3. Dark8:34 PM

    Your car is right there — dark at 8:34 PM.

    The viewpoint is right at the trailhead